Target’s Compliance Policy includes a glossary of basic compliance terms. Some pertinent terms have been compiled here to help Target suppliers. 

Target Compliance Glossary 

Target's Compliance Policy Guide includes a glossary of basic compliance terms. Some of the most pertinent terms have been compiled here in alphabetical order to help Target suppliers in compliance.

This list can be used a reference guide:

**Chargeback:** Deduction made by the system when a violation remains unresolved at the end of its two-week cycle. Chargebacks occur if Exemption/Exceptions are not applied. Suppliers can dispute chargebacks through Synergy.

**Docklink:** System for scheduling product deliveries to Target's FDCs by Prepaid/They Pay Suppliers. Only carriers have access as they possess a unique SCAC code.

**Exception:** Proactive removal of invalid violations by the SPM Team to prevent chargebacks. For instance, exceptions can be made in the case of natural disasters hindering deliveries.

**Exemption:** Reactive removal of invalid violations before deductions. Suppliers initiate exemption requests for OTS and FR charges, which are executed by the SPM Team.

**On Time Arrival (Prepaid/They Pay):** Indicates Supplier pays for goods movement to Target DC from Supplier's facilities.

**On Time Release & Supplier Pickup Adherence (Collect/We Pay):** Signifies Target pays for goods movement from Supplier's facilities to Target/consolidators via ShipIQ.

**On Time Ship (Collect/We Pay):** Indicates Target pays for goods movement from Supplier's facilities to Target/consolidators via VRS.

**Partners Online (POL):** POL is part of an integrated agreement between Target and Supplier that is binding with respect to all business conducted between Target and Supplier.

-   POL includes (not limited to):

-   Terms and conditions for doing business with Target

-   Communication policies and procedural changes to certain Target requirements and processes

-   Reporting tools to analyze Supplier business

-   Portals to Target applications and systems

**Reports:** Tools for analyzing Supplier business and access to Target applications/systems.

**Ryder:** Appointment scheduling system for Prepaid/They Pay Suppliers delivering to Target's DCs. Accessible only to carriers with a unique SCAC code.

**ShipIQ:** Web-based system for communication of freight details by Suppliers. Provides Target with shipping information and network routing.

**SPM Dashboard (SPMD) -- PO Supplier Performance Reports:** Reporting suite within Greenfield for monitoring purchase orders' performance and compliance data. Accessed through Partners Online.

**Supplier:** Vendor partners collaborating with Target to provide goods and improve retail practices.

**Synergy (SVD):** Web portal via Partners Online for Suppliers to submit and monitor disputes electronically, with supporting documentation required.

**Terms and conditions for doing business with Target:** Communication of policies and procedural changes regarding Target requirements.

**Violation:** System-generated compliance assessment, active for two weeks. The violation amount is calculated based on late deliveries or non-receipt of goods.

**VRS (Vendor Ready to Ship):** Web-based system for Suppliers to communicate readiness to ship freight to Target, providing shipping and routing information.

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